DIY Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, adding tang to everything from salad dressing to home-baked bread to fried chicken. Making your own is as easy as combining just two ingredients, then letting nature take its course. You'll need a small amount of store-bought cultured buttermilk (make sure it's cultured), milk and a lidded container.

Wait 12 to 24 Hours

After 12 to 24 hours, the mixture will thicken. The longer you leave it out, the thicker and tangier the buttermilk will be. Depending on how warm your kitchen is, it may also take longer. Once the buttermilk has reached the texture and flavor you desire, store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Enjoy!

Use your buttermilk as you would store-bought buttermilk, like in a homemade
buttermilk ranch dressing. When you are down about half a cup, you may repeat the process by adding your homemade buttermilk to fresh milk.